E/CN.4/1995/91 page 150 In conformity with resolution 1994/18, in which the Commission on Human Rights recommended that the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of thought, conscience and religion be given appropriate priority in the work of the United Nations programme of advisory services in the field of human rights and encouraged the Special Rapporteur to consider whether the programme of advisory services in the field of human rights might be of assistance in certain situations, at the request of States, and to make appropriate recommendations in that regard, the Special Rapporteur wishes to make the following recommendations regarding the specific projects to be carried out within the framework of the programme of advisory services: (a) The provision, upon request, to Governments of expert advisory services for the following purposes: (i) (ii) (iii) Preparation of basic legal instruments or adaptation of existing instruments in accordance with the principles set out in the 1981 Declaration; Establishment and strengthening of national and regional institutions and infrastructure such as national commissions, an ombudsman and conciliation commissions whose long-term effect will be to improve the implementation of international human rights norms, particularly in the sphere of tolerance and non-discrimination with regard to religion and belief; Development of school curricula and textbooks that take into account the teaching of the values of tolerance and understanding with regard to religion and belief. (b) The organization of national and regional seminars to publicize or ensure better understanding of existing principles, norms and remedies in the areas of freedom of religion and belief. These activities would be intended in particular for members of legislative bodies, the judiciary, the bar and the civil service; (c) The organization of regional and national training courses for teachers in kindergartens, primary or basic and secondary schools, to acquaint them with the value of teaching principles of tolerance and non-discrimination with regard to religion and belief; (d) The organization of international, national and regional workshops, to be attended by persons in key positions within society, such as the representatives of specific religions and ideologies and of non-governmental human rights organizations, on the topic of promotion of tolerance and understanding with regard to religion and belief and encouragement of dialogue between religions; (e) The organization of workshops for media representatives to acquaint them with the importance of disseminating information in conformity with the principles of tolerance and non-discrimination with regard to religion and belief and to educate society and mould public opinion in conformity with those principles.

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